Illinois Expands Equal Pay Law to Include African Americans as a Protected Class

1/10/19

Illinois has enacted legislation (House Bill 4743) that will expand the state’s Equal Pay Act to expressly prohibit pay differentials between African American employees and other employees. Previously, the Illinois Equal Pay Act prohibited pay differentials based on sex only.

Thursday, January 3, 2019/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (4563)/Comments (0)/

Categories: State Compliance Update Illinois

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Illinois Enacts Expansive Job Protection Statute for Military Service Members

1/10/19

Effective January 1, 2019, the rights of Illinois employees serving in the military will be governed by the Illinois Service Member Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (ISERRA), Public Act 100-1101.

Thursday, January 3, 2019/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (4613)/Comments (0)/

Categories: State Compliance Update Illinois

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California Year End Review and 2019 Reminders

1/10/19

This article is a reminder of various laws that were passed or will be effective in 2019. This list is a summary and includes laws that will also be effective at later dates as noted in the article.

Thursday, January 3, 2019/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (4788)/Comments (0)/

Categories: State Compliance Update California

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California Releases Guidance to Employers on Complying with the California Fair Pay Act

1/10/19

The California Pay Equity Task Force (“Task Force”) has released written guidance for employees, employers and unions on how they may comply with the California Fair Pay Act (“CFPA”).

Thursday, January 3, 2019/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (4648)/Comments (0)/

Categories: State Compliance Update California

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California Enacts New Laws to Combat Human Trafficking

1/10/19

California enacted Senate Bill 970 establishing a minimum threshold for human trafficking awareness training and education in the hospitality industry.

Thursday, January 3, 2019/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (4658)/Comments (0)/

Categories: State Compliance Update California

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Austin Paid Sick and Safe Leave Law Preempted by Texas Minimum Wage Act, Declared Unconstitutional

1/10/19

The Austin-based 3rd Court of Appeals declared Austin’s paid sick and safe leave ordinance unconstitutional.

Thursday, January 3, 2019/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (5374)/Comments (0)/

Categories: State Compliance Update Texas

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Amendments to the Illinois Human Rights Act Include Updated Posting and Handbook Requirements

1/10/19

New Illinois Human Rights Act posting and handbook requirements extend to all employers operating in the state of Illinois.

Thursday, January 3, 2019/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (5079)/Comments (0)/

Categories: State Compliance Update Illinois

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New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Act Reminder

12/01/18

As noted previously, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy (D) has signed into law the New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Act (the “Act”), which will provide eligible employees with paid leave for their own medical needs, those of a family member, or other covered reasons.

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development has released on its website the required notice that must be posted and distributed to all New Jersey employees under the New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Act.

Wednesday, December 12, 2018/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (10079)/Comments (0)/

Categories: New Jersey

Tags: Compliance Corner state update 12/01/18

Minimum Wage Update for Various Jurisdictions

12/01/18

Various jurisdictions have increased their minimum wage rates. If applicable, you must increase the pay rate for exempt and/or non-exempt employees to meet the new minimum wage. For New York, the pay rate increase is effective on or before December 31, 2018. For all other jurisdictions and federal contractors, the increase is effective on or before January 1, 2019. An updated poster is not required provided that the employer has the most recent poster already on display. If needed, employers should order a new minimum wage poster. The minimum wage rate is based on the employee’s work location.

Thursday, December 6, 2018/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (0)/Comments (0)/

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Seattle Requires Certain Employers to Offer Commuter Benefits

12/01/18

Seattle has enacted a law (Ordinance No. 125684) that will require employers with 20 or more employees to offer employees the opportunity to use pre-tax income to purchase qualified commuter benefits.

Thursday, December 6, 2018/Author: ADP Admin/Number of views (9272)/Comments (0)/

Categories: Washington

Tags: Compliance Corner state update 12/01/18

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Recent State Updates

Iowa Permits Employers to Provide Employee Wage Statements by Electronic Means

04/19/18

Author: ADP Admin/Wednesday, April 18, 2018/Categories: State Compliance Update, Iowa

Previously, employers were required to mail wage statements, provide them at the place of employment, or provide employees with the means to view and print an electronic wage statement at the workplace. Per House Bill 2240, employers are now allowed to provide wage statements to employees via secure electronic transmission or other secure electronic means.

If the employee is unable to receive his or her wage statement electronically, the employee must notify the employer in writing at least one pay period in advance, and the employer must:

Send the statement to the employee by mail;
Provide the statement to the employee at the employee’s normal place of business during normal employment hours; or
Provide the employee access to view the employee earnings statement electronically and provide the employee free and unrestricted access to a printer to print the statement.

Coverage: Employers with employees in Iowa.

Effective: July 1, 2018

Action Required: Please contact your Human Resources Business Partner or your Payroll Service Representative if you have any questions.

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